Information Technology Project Manager (ONSITE - Long-term Contract)

Location: Glendale, AZ (Hybrid Remote)

Contract: Expected to last 12 months with the possibility of extension

Pay range: $65-$68 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages a portfolio of information technology projects of varying scope, size and complexity and provides technical expertise in support of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and leads large scale and/or complex technology projects composed of cross departmental and cross functional team members, in support of project requirements, deadlines and budget constraints; provides leadership and guidance to team members.
• Works directly with departments to understand and document project business requirements.
• Ensures projects are prioritized based on business needs and delivered on-time and within budget.
• Schedules resources across multiple projects based on priorities and urgency and acquires project management resources from outside the organization when justified.
• Prepares and/or reviews detailed bid specifications and Requests
• for Proposals, contracts, Council Communications and change orders; evaluates bids and recommends the selection of vendors; participates in selecting contract employees;
• Provides or presents periodic project status updates as well as project team and budget activities to the stakeholders.
• Provides technical information, guidance, and support to all departments, management, leadership and employees as needed.
• Collaborates and integrates with vendor implementation teams to configure or customize software and resolve technical issues.
• Conducts project assessments to ensure designed results meet the organization’s needs, goals and user requirements.
• Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology and communications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SUCCESS FACTORS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Project Management or related field and five years of work experience in computer systems analysis, design, programming and project management.
• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Strong experience managing projects for COTS software installations
• PMP certification (Currently active or in process of achieving within 12 months)

Knowledge of:

• Current industry trends and best practices
• System development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems
• Project Management principles, concepts and practices including application of project and program management tools and processes, resource allocation and project prioritization and staffing
• Systems analysis methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting and purchasing
• Basic knowledge of network infrastructure

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, integrate, and manage systems installation, configuration and administrative projects
• Establish and maintain project schedules
• Identify information management issues and opportunities
• Analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendation. Set priorities and allocate resources to most effectively meet needs in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or present clear, concise and accurate reports
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a good command of the English language Exercise sound independent judgment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, vendors, and others encountered in the course of the work.